Kyrgyzstan: Bakiev to Face Charges
As the interim government in Kyrgyzstan stripped Kurmanbek Bakiev of his presidential immunity, IWPR asked politicians and experts whether the country’s new leaders had enough legitimacy to do so.
As the interim government in Kyrgyzstan stripped Kurmanbek Bakiev of his presidential immunity, IWPR asked politicians and experts whether the country’s new leaders had enough legitimacy to do so.
They believe Bakiev was as bad as the man he replaced – but some wonder whether the new authorities will be much better.
Getting it right this time will depend on new government’s efforts to overcome legacy of previous authoritarian rulers. By Pavel Dyatlenko in Bishek
Kyrgyz journalist recounts confrontation between protesters and government troops on the streets of Bishkek.
Nation pays its respects for the dead as new authorities attempt to stabilise the country.
Ex-foreign minister forms government as president flees, following day of political violence in which scores died. By Timur Toktonaliev and Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek
Defiance comes as interim government announces plans for presidential election after bloody revolt.
Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.
Higher electricity bills and tougher penalties for arrears are putting pressure on household consumers. By Nazarali Pirnazarov in Dushanbe
Poor people to be cushioned against price rises, but authorities insist everyone else must pay realistic share of energy costs. By Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek